A Creative Response

Contrary to popular belief, shaming people for their weight or eating habits is not an effective way to motivate them to become healthier. Scientific evidence suggests that fat shaming does more harm than good. Instead of motivating people, it often makes them feel terrible about themselves, leading to compulsive eating and weight gain.

Criticizing and harassing overweight people for their weight or eating habits is not only ineffective but can also lead to cyberbullying and harassment, particularly against women. On social media, discussions about obesity often involve fat shaming, perpetuating harmful attitudes toward people with a few extra pounds. Our advice to them? Wear your attitude and respond creatively.